William James Brandt

“We met Bill and Jenny on casino trip and had lunch together with Jenny’s brother Mark I liked Bill cause his work was some what I had done and he knew people that I had worked with. We will miss him and pray for him and his family.”

Nick and Nancy Trotta

01/12/2024

“When I first met Bill I was in high school. I remember how happy He made my sister when they started dating. I was a couple years younger but I tagged along w them on several occasions. He always had a kind word and a wry smile to go with it for me. Bridgett and Bill always connected as they are two of a kind when it comes to brains and researching. Smarty pants! When we moved to St Leon Bill would get out the map of apple trees in the side yard and study. He taught me a lot about fruit trees and how to care for them. When we started gardening he and Bridgett researched how to plant and care for each veggie. We will sorely miss the wry wit he shared. I figure He’s playing some Solo or Euchre w Dad & the gang and smiling that wry smile down on us. He will live forever in our hearts.”

Jerry Focke

12/22/2023

“You are very missed my friend. I will always cherish the trips we had with the whole gang . I always remember that grin you had that showed you were having great time . You will leave a void in our lives . God bless Mitch”

Steve and Debbie Mitchell

12/20/2023

“Uncle Bill was a great man and Uncle. So glad my wife Pam and I saw Aunt Jenny and Uncle Bill last summer in Florida once they got back from cruise. We enjoyed a nice dinner and just hung out. Myself and Uncle Bill would always talk sports and about traveling and where we were going next on one of our adventures. He was always very nice and never said anything bad about anyone. He also had the feeling of keeping everything he ever bought it seems in his lifetime. That man was a pack rat!!!! He would always tell everyone at family gathering his latest steal at a yard sale and loved to play games. Pam and I will miss you Uncle Bill. Rest in peace till we meet again. Love always, Your nephew Andy”

Andy Focke

12/19/2023

“Uncle Bill was an amazing person and wonderful uncle. His kind humility masked the fact that he was probably one of the smartest people you’d know with a genuine curiosity. As an early 20 something I was lucky to bowl in a league with him, and when someone was “put on” and had to buy a round of beers, he would just ask for some type of juice – grapefruit, tomato, orange on occasion . Every time it seemed like a different one and I left to head to the bar wondering, do they even have that? While I saw Uncle Bill less frequently as I got older my respect and admiration for him continued to grow. I don’t think I ever heard him complain or say a bad thing about anyone. He was kind, humble, and always happy for others. He will be missed by everyone lucky enough to know him.”

Jay Sagel

12/18/2023

“Bill was not only my brother in law, but a dear friend. We shared many laughs and good times together. My wife, Linda and I, enjoyed many overnight trips to the casino where we would end up playing cards with Bill and Jenny in our room once the slot machines took all our money. We always played Hand and Foot. Bill was good at holding all his cards till the last minute, and loved to “sandbag” and pick up the stack as often as he could. Once he picked up my “foot” and played it by mistake and I never let him forget it! We enjoyed traveling together with Bill and Jenny also. Our last trip was in November to Sugarcreek , Ohio …….Amish country. He may be gone, but I’ll never forget him. He was a wonderful man and friend.”

Mark Focke

12/18/2023